Grasshopper conveyor Portable conveyors are also known as Transfer Conveyors or Grasshopper Conveyors. Transfer conveyors and grasshopper conveyors are common names for portable conveyors. By eliminating the need for the cost of loaders, trucks, gasoline, and labor, these portable conveyors enable producers to move goods from one location to another, cutting down on labor costs and production times. The producer can utilize all of the stockpile and storage space on their site by using a portable conveyor device. Description Portable conveyors are also known as Transfer Conveyors or Grasshopper Conveyors. Transfer conveyors and grasshopper conveyors are common names for portable conveyors. The portable conveyor consists of prefabricated truss sections bolted together in the field as well as a head and tail section. One end is elevated by means of a support frame on an axle fitted with large, high-buoyancy tires. The feed hopper is widened and lengthened to minimize spillage. By eliminating the need for the cost of loaders, trucks, gasoline, and labor, these portable conveyors enable producers to move goods from one location to another, cutting down on labor costs and production times. The producer can utilize all of the stockpile and storage space on their site by using a portable conveyor device. Grasshopper conveyors for transporting material on-ramps are equipped with higher-rated motors and gear reducers or dual drives. High Brinell hardness wear-resistant materials are specified to extend service life and reduce downtime for maintenance. More details: Grasshopper onveyors are comprised of field bolted prefabricated truss sections. One end is elevated by struts from an axle equipped with tires. The transfer or grasshopper conveyors are moved around the site pads by the use of a large fork truck or front-end loader. We can design and produce according to customer requirements.